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  • Hiking
  • Safety
  • Walking

Walking in Snow

November 21, 2024
1 min read

With cold weather expected to hit Britain over the next few days, here’s a quick guide to walking in snow from hiker, snowboarder and OS GetOutside Champion Jonathan Elder.

Felicity Martin Outstanding Walks in Scotland - felicity and a tree
  • A Life More Adventurous
  • Hiking
  • Walking

Capturing Nature: Felicity Martin on Hiking, Photography and choosing a quieter life

November 6, 2024
10 min read

Felicity Martin, the author of Outstanding Walks in Scotland shares her hiking and photography tips and tells us about her new quieter life

  • Nature
  • Walking

Five Firework Free Dark-Sky Locations for a Serene Bonfire Night

November 4, 2024
5 min read

This guide explores top stargazing spots, and how to find them with OS Maps, where the beauty of the night sky becomes the highlight

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  • Camping
  • Cycling
  • Gear guides
  • Hiking
  • OS TEST THE BEST
  • Running
  • Walking

OS Test The Best Lightweight Head Torch – Silva Smini & Smini Fly

October 30, 2024
24 min read

Our intrepid OS Champions review the NEW Smini Headtorch and Smini Fly Headtorch – take a look at their in depth reviews

Suunto Race S Review Lake District Molly Veitch
  • Gear guides
  • Hiking
  • OS TEST THE BEST
  • Walking

Hiking in the Lake District with the NEW Suunto Race S

October 28, 2024
5 min read

First time user of a GPS watch Molly Veitch reviews this popular new performance watch on her latest hike up Coniston Old Man

  • Cycling
  • Walking

Horror Film Locations in the UK

October 23, 2024
8 min read

UK Horror Film Locations: With Halloween around the corner, why not explore some routes passing real-life locations from iconic horror films using Ordnance Survey’s OS Maps?

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The OS Christmas Brochure is out!

Lots of exciting ideas for all your Christmas Gifts with Ordnance Survey

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Conwy Circular Walks
  • Hiking
  • Walking

Conwy Circular Paths from the Wales Coast Path

October 23, 2024
8 min read

Conwy Circular Routes – Along this stretch of the Wales Coast Path, you’ll have the opportunity to visit the smallest church in Wales, marvel at the World Heritage Site of Conwy Castle.

  • Hiking
  • Walking

Denbighshire Circular Walks on the Wales Coast Path

October 22, 2024
6 min read

Denbighshire Circular Routes from the Wales Coast Path. Denbighshire may be the shortest section of the path but these circulars are packed with interest

Glyndwr's Way National Trail Short Machynlleth Circuit aerial view
  • Hiking
  • Walking

Glyndwr’s Way Circular Walks

October 22, 2024
3 min read

Glyndŵr’s Way is a 135-mile (217 km) long National Trail that meanders through the stunning landscapes of mid-Wales. From historic towns and open moorland to rolling farmland and enchanting woodlands, this trail is perfect for all nature lovers.